American Cruise Lines
Captain – River and Coastal
American Cruise Lines is seeking Captains for our growing fleet sailing unique itineraries along inland and coastal waterways of the East Coast, Pacific Northwest, Columbia‑Snake Rivers, Great Lakes, and Mississippi‑Ohio‑Cumberland‑Tennessee‑Arkansas Rivers. Our U.S. flag ships are state‑of‑the‑art, designed for safe operation and five‑star service to 100‑200 guests.
Captains are the senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Our Captains are master mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways, prudent decision‑makers assessing potential risk weeks, days, and hours ahead of the vessel and crew, and meticulous professionals dedicated to our guests and crews.
American Cruise Lines offers competitive pay, benefits, comprehensive professional development programs, comfortable onboard stateroom accommodations, chef‑prepared meals, and its own bridge simulator for rigorous recurrent training. Our company values Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. We live these values every day and look for people who share them as we share America’s story on the finest American ships.
Responsibilities
Safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
Safe vessel operations, adhering to company and regulatory standards.
Prudent vessel maneuvering, docking, undocking, and anchoring.
Comprehensive daily inspection of all vessel interior and exterior spaces.
Supervision and development of Mates, Engineers, and Deckhands.
Oversight of Hotel Officers and Service Crew ensuring five‑star guest service.
Captain hospitality greetings at the gangway, guest safety announcements, and special dinner events.
Administrative log keeping, reports, and communications.
Leadership of a safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.
Typical March‑November season: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off.
Qualifications
U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100T, desired 1600T or greater.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 2 years, desired 5 years with Z‑drive experience.
Excellent communication skills and team‑building skills.
Pre‑employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
Perks
Competitive salary.
Health, dental, and vision plans available.
Matching 401(k) plan available.
World‑class training in our own ship simulator facility.
Covered expenses – travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.
Job sites across the nation.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
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Captains are the senior shipboard officers responsible for safe vessel operations, adherence to company and regulatory standards, and representing the company as a professional leader and example. Our Captains are master mariners with piloting experience in challenging coastal and river waterways, prudent decision‑makers assessing potential risk weeks, days, and hours ahead of the vessel and crew, and meticulous professionals dedicated to our guests and crews.
American Cruise Lines offers competitive pay, benefits, comprehensive professional development programs, comfortable onboard stateroom accommodations, chef‑prepared meals, and its own bridge simulator for rigorous recurrent training. Our company values Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. We live these values every day and look for people who share them as we share America’s story on the finest American ships.
Responsibilities
Safety and security of passengers, crew, and vessel.
Safe vessel operations, adhering to company and regulatory standards.
Prudent vessel maneuvering, docking, undocking, and anchoring.
Comprehensive daily inspection of all vessel interior and exterior spaces.
Supervision and development of Mates, Engineers, and Deckhands.
Oversight of Hotel Officers and Service Crew ensuring five‑star guest service.
Captain hospitality greetings at the gangway, guest safety announcements, and special dinner events.
Administrative log keeping, reports, and communications.
Leadership of a safe, secure, clean, and comfortable onboard environment for passengers and crew.
Typical March‑November season: 6 weeks on / 3 weeks off or 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off.
Qualifications
U.S. Coast Guard Master’s license: minimum 100T, desired 1600T or greater.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Captain experience on coastal and river waterways: minimum 2 years, desired 5 years with Z‑drive experience.
Excellent communication skills and team‑building skills.
Pre‑employment drug test and continual participation in random testing.
Perks
Competitive salary.
Health, dental, and vision plans available.
Matching 401(k) plan available.
World‑class training in our own ship simulator facility.
Covered expenses – travel to and from your assigned vessel, room and board, uniforms, and paid training from industry experts.
Job sites across the nation.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at American Cruise Lines by 2×.
Get notified about new Captain jobs in
Henderson, KY .
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